James R. Peinkofer

Silenced Angels

The Medical, Legal, and Social Aspects of Shaken Baby Syndrome

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Produktbeschreibung

Silenced Angels: The Medical, Legal and Social Aspects of Shaken Baby Syndrome delves into the realms of child abuse that has never been explored before in such detail. The book examines how the physical assault of violent shaking on a young body can lead to a lifetime of despair or even death. Every important detail of this tragic form of child abuse is analyzed, providing the reader a more definitive understanding of the condition known as SBS. This is the first book written exclusively about SBS, which is 100% preventable. SBS cases can be frequently misdiagnosed and are more frequently under-investigated and poorly prosecuted, leading to a sense of injustice among families and child abuse prevention advocates. The author breaks through the barriers of miscomprehension, misdiagnosis, and misrepresentation that typically lead to further tragedy and injustice in SBS-related cases. Advocates for child abuse prevention will gain greater information about SBS to further their cause of establishing hospital and community-based prevention and education programs. Parents and family members of SBS victims will find this book indispensable when seeking medical and legal assistance with their cases.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Greenwood Publishing
• Seitenzahl: 312
• Erscheinungstermin: 30. Januar 2002
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 240mm x 161mm x 21mm
• Gewicht: 616g
• ISBN-13: 9780865693135
• ISBN-10: 0865693137
• Artikelnr.: 11442672

Autorenporträt

James Peinkofer

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction Medical Aspects of Shaken Baby Syndrome Signs and Symptoms
Consequences Cutaneous Manifestations Fractures in Shaken Baby Syndrome
History of Abuse and the Role of Shaken Baby Syndrome Intracranial Injuries
History of Intracranial Injuries and Shaken Baby Syndrome Ocular Injuries
Historical Ophthalmologic Reports Myths Missed Cases Procedures and Tests
Survivors Legal Aspects of Shaken Baby Syndrome Investigation of Shaken
Baby Syndrome SIDS v. SBS Pretrial and Trial Aspects Post-Trial Aspects
Social Aspects of Shaken Baby Syndrome Perpetrators Families of Victims
Psychological Aspects Government Intervention Prevention Conclusion and
Recommendations Appendix A: Developmental Milestones Glossary Resources